"Zoom out. What’s this place all about? The Dallas Museum of Art is one of the country's largest art museums, housing more than 24,000 pieces. The collections here are vast, spanning continents, mediums, and centuries. Break it down for us: What will we find in that collection? African, American, Mediterranean, Asian, contemporary and European—it's all here. The DMA is particularly strong in European art from the 19th- and 20th-centuries and in decorative arts and design. One can't-miss: The Reves Collection, a series of works that are displayed in a recreation of the couple's home in France, Villa La Pausa (originally built by Coco Chanel). What kinds of temporary exhibitions do they bring in? Exhibitions range from site-specific contemporary installations to curations from the museum's collection, with recent highlights including a blockbuster show on Cartier and Islamic art, done in collaboration with the Musée du Louvre. Who will you find here? As the city's largest museum, the DMA draws a diverse crowd, ranging from school groups to tourists. Any guided tours worth trying? Gallery talks and docent-led tours are informative and enlightening, but tech-savvy visitors will get much more out of the experience by engaging with the hours of museum commentary available through the DMA's smartphone app. Is the café worth a stop, or should we just plan on going elsewhere? The museum is home to a casual café, but its sister restaurant, Socca, is the real standout, with al fresco dining and a menu that revolves around, well, socca, a savory crepe made from chickpeas." - Laura Ratliff
